Here in the former Colonies there has been an alarming campaign by reactionary racist groups to suppress the study of American History in general and the study of the oppression of Black Americans and slavery in particular. This is not an entirely new struggle, but one that has been invigorated by the well funded rightwing Maga cultists. It seems more important than ever to turn attention to the real American experience during Black History Month, which happens every February.
I only recently discovered an excellent series of videos that offer brief history lessons that illuminate many aspects of Black history in the United States. This video series written and narrated by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. presents short 2-4 minute lessons about how Black people shaped American history. Here are a few videos to get you started:
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